Sunday December 05, 1976: on this day

December 05, 1976 was the 340th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 05, 1976 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 05, 1976, who was born and died on December 05, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 05, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. The Pink Panther Strikes Again, directed by Blake Edwards), TV series (e.g. The Brady Bunch Variety Hour) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 5th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 05, 1976?


December 05, 1976 was a Sunday and it was the 340th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 1976 can also be written as 12/5/1976 in the US and as 5/12/1976 in UK and Europe.

December 05, 1976 in December 1976 calendar

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December 05, 1976: What happened on that day?


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December 05, 1976: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 05, 1976: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - Miami Dolphins : 27 - 45
  • Chicago Bears - Seattle Seahawks : 34 - 7
  • Dallas Cowboys - Philadelphia Eagles : 26 - 7
  • Detroit Lions - New York Giants : 10 - 24
  • Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Vikings : 9 - 20
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December 05, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 05, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 5th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 05, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 05, 1976 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 1976 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 05, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:01 pm and setting at 06:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 06, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Dec 06, 1976.

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Who was born on December 05, 1976?


Famous people born on December 05, 1976:

  • Amy Acker
    Amy Acker

    American actress.

  • Xavier Garbajosa

    Footballer in french rugby union.

  • Phoenix Suns

    Former NBA player known for his time with the Phoenix Suns.

  • Sachiko Kokubu

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Norishige Kanai

    Japanese doctor and astronaut.

  • Rachel Komisarz

    American swimmer and coach.

  • Alisa Mizuki

    Singer and model from japan.

  • Daniel Pereira
  • Jérôme Weibel
  • Trent Whiting
  • Shaun Williams
  • Sultan Rashed
  • Athiel Mbaha
  • Ludovic Clément

Whose famous birthday is on December 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 5th:

  • Keri Hilson
    Keri Hilson

    American singer.

  • Paula Patton
    Paula Patton

    American actress known for her roles in films like 'Deja Vu' and 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.

  • Little Richard
    Little Richard

    American musician and minister, he is also known as the king of rock'n roll.

  • Frankie Muniz
    Frankie Muniz

    Frankie Muniz is an actor known for his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle' and is also an entrepreneur.

  • Lauren London
    Lauren London

    Tv actress.

  • Margaret Cho
    Margaret Cho

    She is an american comedian of korean descent.

  • Joan Didion
    Joan Didion

    American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.

  • Shalom Harlow
    Shalom Harlow

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Nick Stahl
    Nick Stahl

    American producer and actor.

  • Morgan Brittany
    Morgan Brittany

    American actress.

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December 05, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 3 months old,

or 567 months and 14 days old,

or 2467 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17271 days old,

if you were born on December 05, 1976.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 05, 1976?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 05, 1976.

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December 05, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 05, 1976:

  • Aristide Bonfà
  • Adolph Gregory Schmitt

What famous deaths happened on December 5th?

Famous deaths on December 5th:

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • Robert Walker
    Robert Walker

    American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

  • Nina Foch
    Nina Foch

    American actress, dutch-born in 1954, she was nominated as best supporting actress in the "executive suite" film.

  • Beverly Garland
    Beverly Garland

    American actress and businesswoman (b. 1926).

  • Paul Harvey
    Paul Harvey

    Actor (calamity, heldorado and jamboree), is killed at 73.

  • Jorge Negrete
    Jorge Negrete

    He was also known as "charro cantor", a mexican singer and actor.

  • Tata Madiba

    Nelson Mandela, also known as Tata Madiba, was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader.

  • Keta Mandela

    Human rights activist and daughter of Nelson Mandela.

  • Tata Nelson

    South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and president.

  • Siler Monet

    Siler Monet was a French Impressionist painter, known for his iconic paintings of water lilies and other natural landscapes.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 5th

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December 05, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 05, 1976:

  • Thailand - The King's Birthday, National Day, Father's Day
  • Day of the Ninja
  • Austria - Krampus
  • Also see December 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - formerly: Saint Sabas
  • Roman festivals - Faunalia celebrated in honor of Faunus (according to Horace, Odes 3.18)
  • Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK - Saint Nicholas Eve (whom Dutch speakers call Sinterklaas, which became in other languages Santa Claus)

Observances on December 05, 1976:

  • International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
  • World Soil Day
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December 05, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 05, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 29th and December 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 05, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 1976 was Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

December 05, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 05, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 29th and December 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
  2. - The Rubberband Man
  3. - Love So Right
  4. - Muskrat Love
  5. - The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald

December 05, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 1976 was Under The Moon Of Love by Showaddywaddy, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

December 05, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 05, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 29th and December 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Under The Moon Of Love
  2. - Mississippi
  3. - If You Leave Me Now
  4. - Somebody To Love
  5. - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing

December 05, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 1976 was Dazz by Brick, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

December 05, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 05, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 29th and December 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Dazz
  2. - Car Wash
  3. - Enjoy Yourself
  4. - Keep Me Cryin'
  5. - Hot Line

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December 05, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 05, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Lesley-Anne Down, Burt Kwouk

Country: United States of America

A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Frank Pierson

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey, Oliver Clark

Country: United States of America

Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Gary Nelson

Starring: Barbara Harris, Jodie Foster, John Astin, Patsy Kelly

Country: United States of America

The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Vladimir Bychkov

Starring: Viktoriya Novikova, Valentin Nikulin, Galina Artyomova, Yuri Senkevich

The Cassandra Crossing

The Cassandra Crossing

Release year: 1976

Directed by: George P. Cosmatos

Starring: Sophia Loren, Richard Harris, Martin Sheen, O.J. Simpson

December 05, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 05, 1976 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour

Release year: 1976

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Release year: 1976

Directed by: John Cromwell

The Emigrants

The Emigrants

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Jan Troell

Stay Tuned

Stay Tuned

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Peter Hyams

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Chorlton and the Wheelies

Release year: 1976

Starring: Joe Lynch

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

December 05, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 05, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lovers And Tyrants by Francine du Plessix Gray

Lovers And Tyrants

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"A novel of exceptional richness and power. Sensual, witty and vividly evocative in each sentence. This book captures the true texture of life, which is often missing in fiction.

Trinity by Leon Uris

Trinity

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Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …

To Jerusalem And Back by Saul Bellow

To Jerusalem And Back

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Nobel laureate Saul Bellow's candid interviews and meditations on Israel's unique spirit and challenges are a powerful and stimulating testament to the country's past and future.

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality by Shere Hite

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality

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"A riveting document! "NEWSWEEKOOver 7,000 men from thirteen to ninety seven years old talk about: How they see women as wives, lovers and friends; Why a majority of men love marriage, but not

Blood And Money by Thomas Thompson

Blood And Money

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This is a powerful, shattering story. It all begins in 1969, when one of Houston’s most famous young women becomes mysteriously ill at a colonial mansion.

December 05, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 05, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Heavyweight Champ

Heavyweight Champ

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports Fighting

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Indy 4

Indy 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Datsun 280 ZZZAP

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: Midway Manufacturing

history

Who was the US President on December 05, 1976?

On December 05, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 1976?

On December 05, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 05, 1976?

On December 05, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 5th?

December 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Riksbank, the deputy governor of sweden’s central bank, stated that sweden is likely to become cashless in the next three to five year.
  • 2017 - At the age of 96, michael i, last romanian king, dies. (bbc),
  • 2016 - In clashes at kasai (dr congo), 31 people are reported to have been killed.

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What happened in 1976?

1976 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Musical Jubilee closes at St. James Theater NYC after 92 performances
  • NBC replaces the peacock logo
  • Candide closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 740 performances

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What was the calendar for December 1976?

December 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1976 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 5, 1976